- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manhattan, MT
Manhattan Elem
Federal NCES profile for Manhattan Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301761000547
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manhattan Elem earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Manhattan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 259
- students enrolled
Manhattan Elem has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manhattan, MT.
School address
District: Manhattan School · Montana
NCES ID 301761000547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Manhattan Elem grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 301761000547 · Manhattan, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Manhattan 5-8 (189 students)
Manhattan Elem grew from 238 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.4 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
How Manhattan Elem compares
Manhattan Elem is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 63% in Montana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,112
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Manhattan Elem is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Manhattan School reports $11,112 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Manhattan Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan 5-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manhattan Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Manhattan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Manhattan Elem
How many students attend Manhattan Elem?
Manhattan Elem has 259 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manhattan, MT. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Manhattan Elem is 13.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manhattan Elem?
The largest demographic group at Manhattan Elem is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Manhattan, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manhattan Elem?
Manhattan Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Manhattan Elem rank among public schools in Manhattan?
By Resource Investment Index, Manhattan Elem ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Manhattan, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Manhattan School?
Besides Manhattan Elem, Manhattan School also operates Manhattan 5-8 (189 students). See the Manhattan School district page for the complete list.